We are always thankful that February is a short month, because outside of Valentine’s Day there isn’t usually a lot going on. The weather seemed to get colder and rainier, so on the few days where it was warm and sunny we were outside! ​​​​​Here is our February in Review:

Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

We don’t know about you guys, but when March rolls around we can really feel the effects that winter has had on our skin. It feels so dry and it seems so hard to keep it hydrated. We’ve found that using a series of different face masks is amazing in helping us to combat winter skin. Here are six of our favorites for this time of year.

1. Exfoliating Instant Facial

We were first introduced to goop’s Exfoliating Instant Facial when the first goop pop-up opened in Dallas. It really is a game changer. The Exfoliating Instant Facial only needs three minutes to work, so there isn’t any reason not to use it. The name says it all: it’s an instant facial!

2. Pomegranate & AHA Resurfacing Mask

This is Pomegranate & AHA Resurfacing mask is a fairly new mask and so far we are loving it. It stays on longer, so it’s great for those evenings you need a little “me” time. Plus, it smells amazing! Get 20% off with code: BH20!

3. Intense Hydrating Mask

We had heard the best things about this Intense Hydrating Mask, but it was sold out for what seemed like forever! It’s super hydrating and you can leave it on overnight. We use it at least once a week. It’s also a great mask to use to combat the dry air when flying. This one is 20% with code: BH20- if you can get it!

4. Superfood Berry Boost Mask

The Superfood Berry Boost Mask is a purifying mask that helps soak up extra oil. Use it on your t-zone or entire face if you feel the need for extra cleansing. Smells so good.

5. Superfood Vital Veggie Mask

This Vital Veggie Mask smooths and brightens skin. This one is great when you feel like your skin really needs a pick-me-up.

6. Vitamin Nectar Mask

We’ve been fans of Fresh for a long time, but the Vitamin Nectar Mask is probably our favorite Fresh mask. It’s made of fruit extracts and vitamins so it smells so good and feels so good. This is a ten minute mask so it’s easy to do morning or evening.

What tips do you guys have for us? Any other ideas to help combat winter skin? We all need it!

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Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

And baby makes five! Caleb (and William & Henry) and I are so excited to annouce we are expecting Baby #3 in early July! The boys are thrilled and keep talking about and kissing our baby. It makes me so excited to see William as a big brother to two and Henry moving into a big brother role!

Caleb and I both come from families of two kids, so in our minds, that is what we always thought our family would be, too. We had talked in previous months about if we wanted three or not and had decided to wait until the boys got a little older, if we felt like that was God’s plan for our family. We had a few trips planned by ourselves and I was looking forward to a period of time not being pregnant or nursing – which hasn’t been since May of 2015!

God’s plan is always greater than what we can come up with on our own and now that we are expecting our third, I can’t imagine us just being a family of four. I am a bit nervous with three under 3.5 years old, but it also just feels right. Thank God that we were able to find and renovate our new home before we found out we were expecting #3, giving us room for three little ones. He really took care of us as far as being prepared goes!

I fully meant to share this news earlier, but with the Holidays, William’s birthday, our trip to Maui, then the boys were sick and I was battling a sinus infection and double ear infection – we had to reschedule many times! I am so happy to finally share with all of you!

We are just so very thankful to God for this new life and can’t wait to meet our new little one in just four short months! I’d love to hear if any of you are expecting and when you are due! Also would love any tips on transition to three – we will have our hands full with three under 3.5!

When are you due?

I am due July 5th!

How Far Along?

I am currently 22 weeks 3 days and entering into my sixth month of pregnancy!

How did you find out?

I was a few days late, but chalked it up to the stress of the remodel. At that time, I didn’t think I was that stressed, but that was in the middle of all of our selections being installed and it was stressful seeing the house transforming. It seemed every day there was a new decision to be made and when I realized I was a couple days late, I decided to take a pregnancy test. I called Caleb crying because I was in shock (he was at work) and he couldn’t have been more thrilled!

How are you feeling?

Overall, I’m feeling good! I am very tired and ready to crawl into bed around 9:30, but otherwise good! The first trimester had it’s usual morning sickness symptoms, but thankfully around 15 weeks the nausea went away. The first trimester was very similar to my pregnancy with Henry, just more nausea and it seemed to last longer. Besides having a 24- hour food poisioning in November, it was a pretty bearable first trimester!

Will you find out the gender?

Nope! We didn’t find out what we were having with either of the boys and we are so excited for the big surprise again. You can read about why we chose to wait on this post – it all holds true from when I was pregnant with William, minus planning an unmedicated birth 😉

Pregnancy Must-Haves

These stomach drops helped with nausea and I’ve been using this mama belly oil to try and avoid stretch marks and love them. Thank you mom for finding both for me to use!